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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, while a flight costs an average of £440.
Distance: 450 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£145 Average Price | £440 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Salzburg:
A coach is £105 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Salzburg costing on average £145.
A coach is £401 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Salzburg costing on average £440.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Coach takes on average 8h 55m.
Tickets start at around £145 compared to roughly £26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-118.53. The journey takes 7h 25m versus 6h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Salzburg from Innsbruck by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Innsbruck to Salzburg is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by bus from Salzburg are Hallstatt, Vienna, Bad Ischl, Munich and Linz. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Salzburg on Omio.
Hallstatt is a small lakeside village in Austria’s Salzkammergut, known for historic salt mining and Alpine scenery. Its narrow streets, steep slopes and houses beside Hallstätter See give it a calm, distinctive character.
Vienna is known for its imperial palaces, classical music heritage and enduring coffeehouse culture. Beneath its formal elegance, the city has lively districts, museums and green spaces that make it feel relaxed and easy to explore.
Bad Ischl is a spa town in the Salzkammergut, known for its imperial history and relaxed café culture. Framed by rivers, villas and nearby mountains, it feels refined yet unhurried.
Munich is Bavaria’s capital, known for historic squares, beer halls and strong museum collections. Around Marienplatz and the Residenz, it feels elegant and traditional, while districts like Schwabing give it a more relaxed edge.
Linz blends an industrial heritage with a forward-looking cultural scene on the Danube. It is best known for Ars Electronica, while the Altstadt and Pöstlingberg give the city a more traditional character.
Travel to Salzburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Innsbruck to Salzburg.
This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Salzburg:
A coach is £105 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Salzburg costing on average £145.
A coach is £401 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Salzburg costing on average £440.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Coach takes on average 8h 55m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Innsbruck and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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